Im looking forward to seeing fiji - mainly due to Hayne

Except that point three is clearly nonsense.

Craig Gower played for the Italian RU team and the England RU squad has historically had it's fair share of South Africans, Kiwis and Samoans.

Any bookies taking Italy on an each way to finish in the top 4? I've seen bookies pricing them at 750/1 to win the world cup, so you should get good odds on an each way bet. Samoa and Fiji are probably favourites for the final semi final spot.

You are deluded if you think it doesn't happen in the 15 man code. But don't let that get in the way of a good old opportunity to take a pop at RL.

Of course it happens , just not to the same degree , yes an England team with 25/30 % South African players isn't ideal , but an ' italian ' RL team with 100 % Aussies is just silly really

Took the words out of my mouth.

The after match interviews should be a laugh, our man of the match for italy Craig gower (followed my a thick Aussie accent).

Bound to give our game world wide instant credibility

I'm not saying we should stop.it happening, just that we keep it in perspective, maybe an ' Italy ' Aussie RL team should visit Italy pre WC pushing the sport ( and of course the IRLF anonunce a multi million pound investement in Europe ) supported by ALL the sports governing bodies

The after match interviews should be a laugh, our man of the match for italy Craig gower (followed my a thick Aussie accent).

Bound to give our game world wide instant credibility

Would you prefer them to select a bunch of home grown players and be beaten by 100 points? Many of those players including Minichiello paid their own way to Italy to take part in the WC qualifiers last year and ensure a spot for their side. In typical RL style you are just talking and moaning for the sake of it.